Apprentice search underway

William Davis Ltdbricklaying apprentice master, Dave King (top), is pictured with (back, left to right) second year Kieran Gent and third year Oliver Bradshaw and (below) first year Sam Moore.

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LOUGHBOROUGH contractor and developer William Davis is once again recruiting for its annual apprentice intake.

A total of eight apprenticeships are available for aspiring bricklayers, plumbers, electricians and carpenter/joiners, with placements set to commence in August.

The firm’s apprentice scheme has been training young people since 1946. It received 125 applications for the 2014 intake – a 50 per cent increase on last year.

Dave King, bricklaying apprentice master, who started his career as a William Davis apprentice, will accompany HR and training officer, Rebecca Jones, visiting five local schools and colleges to interview candidates for places on its traditional craft apprentice scheme.

“Apprenticeships offer a great chance for young people to make their first steps onto the career ladder,” said Dave. “By going ‘on the road’ and talking to school leavers, I can share my own experience as a former apprentice and how it shaped my career.”